Marc VDS Racing announces Elf title sponsorship deal

Elf will take over from Estrella Galicia 0,0 as title sponsor of the Marc VDS Moto2 team for the 2021 season.

The multi-title winning squad - with Tito Rabat (2014), Franco Morbidelli (2017) and Alex Marquez (2019) - has been backed by the French petroleum company since the inaugural 2010 Moto2 championship, but they will now take on top billing.

Sam Lowes, Moto2, Portuguese MotoGP, 21st November 2020
Sam Lowes, Moto2, Portuguese MotoGP, 21st November 2020
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Elf will take over from Estrella Galicia 0,0 as title sponsor of the Marc VDS Moto2 team for the 2021 season.

The multi-title winning squad - with Tito Rabat (2014), Franco Morbidelli (2017) and Alex Marquez (2019) - has been backed by the French petroleum company since the inaugural 2010 Moto2 championship, but they will now take on top billing.

"I am very happy to have reached this agreement with a trusted and valued partner like Elf," said team owner Marc van der Straten. "It represents a new high point in our 12-year partnership, which is a milestone not easy to reach today in the world of motorcycling.

 

"Since day one, I have always said this relationship goes beyond mere sponsorship. It harnesses friendship, values and a culture of excellence and effort and this agreement reaffirms everything that makes our connection with Elf so special.

"I am proud to share the team's name with Elf. We are ambitious and we know where we want to go. Together we are stronger, and we will pursue our fourth World Championship with maximum desire and commitment."

VP of Total Competition Pierre-Gautier Caloni added: “With a range of cutting-edge products and a clear position, the ELF brand is proud to become title sponsor for the Marc VDS Racing team for the 2021 Moto2 World Championship.”

Sam Lowes, in contention for the 2020 Moto2 title until the Portimao finale, and team-mate Augusto Fernandez are both remaining with Marc VDS for 2021.

 

Provisional 2021 MotoGP Calendar – January Update

Round

Date

Race

Circuit

1

28 March

Qatar (Evening race)

Losail

2

4 April

Doha (Evening race)

Losail

3

18 April

Portugal

Portimao

4

2 May

Spain

Jerez

5

16 May

France

Le Mans

6

30 May

Italy

Mugello

7

6 June

Catalunya

Barcelona

8

20 June

Germany

Sachsenring

9

27 June

Netherlands

Assen

10

11 July

Finland (Subject to homologation)

KymiRing

11

15 August

Austria

Red Bull Ring

12

29 August

Great Britain

Silverstone

13

12 September

Aragon

Aragon

14

19 September

San Marino e Della Riviera di Rimini

Misano

15

3 October

Japan

Motegi

16

10 October

Thailand

Buriram

17

24 October

Australia

Phillip Island

18

31 October

Malaysia

Sepang

19

14 November

Comunitat Valenciana

Ricardo Tormo

Postponed Grands Prix:
 11 AprilArgentinaTermas
 18 AprilAmericasCOTA
Reserve Grand Prix Venues:
  Indonesia (Subject to homologation)Mandalika
  RussiaIgora Drive
2021 Pre-season Testing:
 5 MarchQatar Shakedown TestLosail
 6-7 MarchQatar Official TestLosail
 10-12 MarchQatar Official TestLosail

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